Ground Beef Recalled Due To E.Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

Approximately 337,775 pounds of ground beef products from Commercial Meat Co. have been recalled due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. E. coli O157:H7 is a specific strain of bacteria that can cause abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and potentially life-threatening kidney failure. The problem with the recalled meat was discovered during a routine inspection by the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), which confirmed a positive result for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no reports of illness related to the contamination, according to the FSIS.

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